April 2026

Menopause at Work: When Accommodation Expectations Become Explicit Law

Menopause at Work: When Accommodation Expectations Become Explicit Law

Employee Health, Employment Law, Labor Law

Historically, menopause has not been specifically identified as a protected medical condition under state and federal law, even though its related symptoms in many cases are medical conditions covered by existing leave and accommodation laws. That is rapidly changing. In 2025, Rhode Island became the first state to expressly require workplace accommodations for employees experiencing menopause […]

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Beyond Policy: Why Ongoing Workplace Behavior Training Matters

Beyond Policy: Why Ongoing Workplace Behavior Training Matters

Employee Performance, HR Services, Workplace Conflict

Responsible employers have long known that having comprehensive workplace behavior policies are essential but not nearly enough. Even organizations with well‑established policies can find themselves exposed if they can’t demonstrate that they are continually reinforcing standards, assessing risks, and equipping workers to identify and prevent harmful conduct. Employers are facing an increasingly complex compliance landscape

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Drafting Lawful Performance Improvement Plans After Muldrow and Walsh

Drafting Lawful Performance Improvement Plans After Muldrow and Walsh

Employee Performance, Employment Law, Labor Law

Establishing a claim of unlawful discrimination or retaliation in the workplace requires, among other elements, that an employee show they experienced an “adverse employment action.” Since Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, 601 U.S. 346 (2024), where the U.S. Supreme Court held that an employee need not show “significant” harm, but only “some harm,” to establish an

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Navigating Political Expression in the Workplace: Legal Risks and Best Practices

Navigating Political Expression in the Workplace: Legal Risks and Best Practices

Employment Law, Labor Law, Minnesota Employment Law

This past year employers in the United States have seen an increase in workplace political discourse as they try to balance offering freedom of expression, avoiding workplace division, and complying with state and federal laws. This guide highlights the laws that could be implicated with workplace political speech, and offers tips on minimizing liability. Laws

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